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May 26, 2017

Pope names Rome auxiliary bishop to be his vicar for the city

Bishop Angelo De Donatis is seen during his ordination Mass as an auxiliary bishop of Rome in 2015. Pope Francis appointed him his vicar of Rome May 26, which automatically makes him an archbishop.

VATICAN CITY – As his vicar for the Diocese of Rome, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Angelo De Donatis, an auxiliary bishop and well-known spiritual director, who led Pope Francis' first Lenten retreat as pope.

Published in Vatican